News! Marlow Marine Sales lists news of it's latest events, awards, magazine articles and boat shows

July 2009 • Power & Motoryacht • by Capt. Bill Pike (cover of July issue as seen above) How does a Solar Boat Perform? While our Mark II 70E's speeds were approximately the same as those we've measured for similar models with the same 1,001-bhp Caterpillar C18 ACERT twin diesel power-plants, she was generally more fuel-efficient and quieter (sound levels were recorded at the lower helm station) and posted significantly higher range numbers, most likely due to her relatively light-weight, high-tech construction and efficient hull form. Moreover, the 70 tracked like a train (thanks to a partial keel as well as Marlow's prop-and-propshaft-protecting strut keels), even in the Manatee River (where we did our speed runs), despite the fact that soundings of 12 and 16 feet predominate.

The solar array itself is an optional addendum rendered almost invisible by its low-profile location on the hardtop. Each beefy aluminum-framed panel in the eight panel array is roughly 3'x5', mechanically interlinked with the others, and capable of an approximate 175-watt maximum output for roughly 1,500 watts, well over the 1,400 watts the 70 typically consumes while underway, according to Marlow.

For the complete review, test and photos please go to http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/marlow

MARCH 2009 · Marlow Marine Cruising Club Enjoys Its Annual Spring Rendezvous
KEY LARGO, FL

Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. hosted its annual Spring Rendezvous at the Ocean Reef Club on March 26 – 29. This exclusive private club setting allowed an entertaining and memorable time for the Cruise Club’s 80 attendees. Our members were kept as busy as they wanted to be with many activities to choose from.

After arriving by boat, car or plane, Marlow Marine’s guests were presented with a captain’s bag loaded with goodies compliments of our gracious sponsors. It was then off to the Welcome Cocktail Party. The multi-talented musician played nine musical instruments and serenaded us throughout the evening. The private terrace overlooking the marina, waterway and natural surroundings lent itself to a perfect kickoff to the next three days activities.

The next few days included entertaining and educational seminars. Topics included a culinary presentation, a life raft demonstration, a weather on board presentation focusing on the use of weather and navigational instrumentation by High Seas Technology along with a meteorologist who displayed a live weather forecast. The seminars concluded with the ever popular round table discussions lead by David Marlow.

Other activities throughout the event included outrageous crab races and a zany photo scavenger hunt on golf carts. High winds subsided long enough on Saturday for the die hard fishermen to board “Mimi”, a 59’ Sportfish for a deep sea fishing excursion. On Saturday afternoon, our members gathered on the docks to celebrate four Marlow Explorer christenings. In addition, several boats participated in our open boat celebrations.

The “Caribbean Island Nights” theme continued throughout the entire event; evidenced by island music, rum bars, bonfire and entertainment which included a Polynesian review, complete with hula, fire and knife dancers. Those who dared were up front and center stage to learn an authentic dance of the islands.

In existence for over 14 years, the Marlow Marine Cruising Club’s rendezvous is held annually. Members include Marlow Explorer owners and owners of other quality yachts.

Marlow Yachts hosted a cocktail party at the Rod and Reel Club on Hibiscus Island to debut their latest model, a Marlow Explorer 70E Mark II. This exclusive event is by invitation only and has become an annual event for Marlow Dealers Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. and Explorer Yachts, S.L., to introduce the newest models to their future owners prior to the MIBS. The new 70E Mark II has a redesigned hull shape, the first partially enclosed flybridge and a large solar array on the roof of the flybridge for energy efficient anchoring. Read about this latest model on the Marlow Explorer website. The other models that were on display were ME86CMY, ME65C, ME78E.

Many of you met our cute, chubby mascot in the booth at the Miami Boat Show. He loved all of the attention and appreciated all of you who suggested a name for him in our "Name the Pup" contest. The name was chosen by our staff from all offers and the official name of the Marlow Marine Mascot is "BUGS". (For those of you who did not meet "Bugs", he is not a flesh and bones pup but a very realistic composite statue.)

February 17, 2009 • SNEAD ISLAND, FLORIDA • Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc Wins Most Innovative Award from NMMA announced at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show •

Seven marine manufacturers were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 68th Annual Miami International Boat Show. The Innovation Awards, organized by NMMA and judged by BWI, recognize products that best meet the following criteria: Innovative distinction from other products currently being manufactured; benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; practicality; cost-effectiveness; and availability to the consumer within 60 days of award receipt.

Inboard & Outboard Power Cruisers (Co-Winner): Marlow 70E. The 70E’s unique and proprietary laminating process, known as Full Stack Infusion, allows an open concept interior design without additional structural framing and employs numerous environmentally-friendly techniques. Judge Alan Wendt states, “This yacht is an impressive blend of innovation and craftsmanship.”

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters in the United States. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy, market research and data, product quality assurance and marketing communications.

Marlow Marine Sales hosted an exclusive Owners Cocktail Party on the docks at the Marlow Explorer Yachts display for their customers at the close of the show on Saturday night. The current and prospective owners had an opportunity to view all the yachts on display at their leisure while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. On display for the show were ME72E LR, 70E, 53C.

August 21, 2008 • Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Hosts Explorer Owners Weekend Getaway

Over 65 Marlow yacht owners and their families converged on Nantucket Island for a three day weekend getaway. Owners arrived at the Nantucket Boat Basin aboard their Marlow Explorer or Marlow Prowler to their pre-assigned reserved dockage, or via ferry or plane. Upon arrival, they were greeted at the Marlow Welcome Center and later a Welcome Cocktail Party complete with full bar and lavish Hors d’Oeuvres were presented on the docks.

One yacht, hull number 72-18 arrived after an 1800 mile offshore non-stop voyage from Marlow Marine Sales near Tampa Bay Florida. Arriving with enough fuel on board to continue onward to Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy without refueling, REBEL YELL continued onward for over 400 additional miles when the event was completed. She arrived in Penobscot Bay with more than 1000 gallons of usable fuel still aboard despite not refueling since leaving Tampa Bay. Using Gulf Stream currents for a small boost in speed, REBEL YELL averaged 9.6 knots over the bottom, dock to dock, passing west of Bermuda at approximately 300 miles distant and then direct to Wasque Channel and Nantucket Sound. The voyage was completed without a single adjustment or repair in 169 hours, slightly over seven days.

Numerous planned events created a close camaraderie within the group. Events included a full menu breakfast of their choice at a well known restaurant and a historical bus tour aboard our own reserved air conditioned bus. Some of the sites included The Old Mill, which is the oldest American windmill still in operation, the hundreds of acres of cranberry bogs, lighthouses, and the shipwreck and life-saving museum.

Saturday evening guests were treated to an outdoor cocktail party overlooking Nantucket Harbor followed by a Nantucket clam bake. Special gifts were presented to the owners.

To bid farewell, our group once again gathered on the docks for a scrumptious continental breakfast consisting of freshly made baked goods, fruit, coffee and juice.

This is the second weekend getaway that Marlow Yachts Limited has sponsored, the first one being held at the Renaissance Vinoy in December 2007. These getaways enhance the ownership of these yachts by allowing owners to get together in a relaxed environment to swap cruising stories and share their love affair of their yachts. It also allows us to inspect our yachts first hand after undertaking hundreds of cruising miles.

Marlow Yachts thanks all its adventuresome owners who are currently voyaging to Venezuela, the Amazon River Coast, New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific, the Baltic Sea and north to Labrador.

Norsemen-Marlow Launches Recycle Campaign

For Norsemen-Marlow, the issue of sustainability is no longer an afterthought. It's built into our communication agenda. Acting as a responsible business and a desirable brand makes the choice to be environmentally responsible essential and we are leading the industry in responsible manufacturing . Which is why Norsemen-Marlow does business with non-polluting vendors whenever possible and encourages all our business partners to act in an environmentally responsible manner.

This is a lot more than "green" spin. It's the nature of our business. And we include that message in all our advertising and communications - a reminder for all of us to recycle.

May 2008 Snead Island, Florida • We Did It Again!

Marlow Yachts is pleased to announce the winning of the prestigious World Trophy Award presented by LuxMedia Group. For the second year consecutively, Marlow Yachts has won the World Yachts Most Functional Design Award, in a fly bridge yacht over 24 meters. The first award in 2007 was for the exceptionally functional layout of the Marlow Explorer 70E-CB. The second award was presented in May of 2008 for the ground-breaking Marlow Explorer 86CMY. The landmark Hull #100 Explorer, continues the design tradition the Marlow Explorer Series of yachts all share. Functional layout and clean lines are
hallmarks of all Explorer yachts. With these award winning attributes are also the attributes of world class craftsmanship and seaworthiness.

All 2009 model Marlow Explorer yachts achieve an average of 10% increased fuel economy and increased speed by refinement of the prismatic coefficients of the award winning hull design. All Marlow Explorer yachts also enjoy being awarded the highest rating available under CE Ocean Class yachts but also feature “unrestricted navigation” certificates issued by Bureau VERITAS. No other yacht in her class has attained these exalted levels of safety at sea. Approved by ABS, Bureau VERITAS, Lloyds Germanischer, United States Coast Guard, ABYC and NMMA, Marlow Explorer Yachts are proven on the oceans of the world and enjoy one of the highest resale values in the marine industry.

April 9, 2008 SNEAD ISLAND, FLORIDA • Marlow Marine Hosts Annual Spring Rendezvous • The Marlow Marine Cruising Club hosted their Annual Spring Rendezvous under beautiful, sunny skies at Useppa Island Club, April 3-6, 2008. The three day event included cocktail parties, informational seminars, an opportunity for all to embark on an extended dinghy excursion for lunch, and ended with a fabulous Mardi Gras Costume Ball. More than 70 guests attended aboard their Marlow Explorer Yachts and other yachts of fine quality. Marlow Marine Sales, Inc., started the Southern Grand Banks Owners Association Club many years ago, which has now grown into the Marlow Marine Cruising Club, encompassing all the fine yachts that they are associated with. The Marlow Marine Cruising Club is now a large group of boat owners and would-be owners from ALL OVER THE WORLD who share and enjoy a unique camaraderie and mutual love-affair with their yachts and other owners. The Annual Spring Rendezvous is the Club’s signature event, attended and supported by many of the business partners of Marlow products, such as RayMarine, Stidd, Hi Seas Technology, Awlgrip and Caterpillar Engines.

January, 2008 • Marlow Yachts LTD Becomes NMMA Certified

Marlow Yachts LTD has been certified under the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Certification Program. While all boats in the United States must meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, boats built by manufacturers participating in the NMMA Certified Program must also meet the more comprehensive standards set by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

“Earning the ‘NMMA Certified’ designation is a major achievement for Marlow” says Chairman David Marlow. “It is independent evidence for our customers that we’re committed to building a quality product and have the utmost concern for their safety and well being.”

The NMMA Certification program covers approximately 31 categories of standards, which vary by boat type and size and include: fuel systems; ventilation; passenger and weight capacity; horsepower capacity; flotation; electrical systems; navigation lights; warning label placement and guidelines; and steering systems.

The NMMA Certified label on a Marlow Yacht lets you know it was built to meet and often exceed, strict quality and safety standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat & Yacht Council. Certified boats must also pass rigorous annual inspections from independent third-party inspectors. As a result, U.S. Coast Guard statistics show NMMA Certified boats have been shown to be safer than non-certified boats.

Marlow Yachts LTD build yachts in the 37-86-foot range for long-range cruising in weather many yachts stay in port. “We are proud to achieve this important milestone in our continuing pursuit of yachting perfection. Our promise to our customers as we prepare to deliver our 100th hull is to continue to lead the industry in technology, innovation, quality of workmanship and materials with above all else, integrity to our customers, employees and suppliers” said David Marlow, Chairman.

December 10, 2007 • Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Hosts Exclusive Holiday Rendezvous

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. hosted the first of several upcoming “boutique rendezvous” events exclusively for their growing family of Marlow Explorer owners, December 7-9th, 2007, at the historic Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Marina, located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Owners arrived at the docks of The Vinoy to celebrate the season and were also the first to enjoy this newly opened marina after a two year renovation process. “Paint the Town Red”, was the theme of the Rendezvous and Friday evening started in style with a Light Up Your Night sparkling cocktail reception outdoors in The Vinoy’s China Tea Garden, complete with strumming Spanish Guitarist. Saturday evening, guests were whisked away by black limousine to enjoy a gourmet dinner at The Vinoy’s historic Sunset Ballroom and hit the dance floor for a twirl or two. As the evening ended, Marlow/Norsemen presented the attending owners with exquisitely crafted holiday gifts specifically created at the Norsemen Shipyard for this event. Ladies received a unique jewelry trunk and men received humidors, both hand crafted of fine teak and inlaid ebony, showcasing the exceptional skills and attention to detail which is the hallmark of Marlow/Norsemen. “This event was an overwhelming success. We are grateful to everyone who participated - from the attendees to the artists at Marlow/Norsemen who made the first of our boutique rendezvous so very memorable.” said David Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Yachts Ltd. During the dinner, Marlow Yachts Ltd, announced the next boutique rendezvous for Marlow owners will be held in August, 2008, on Nantucket Island. Marlow Yachts Ltd, manufactures world class raised pilothouse yachts from 53’ to 86’, built at the Norsemen Shipyard environmentally conscientious factory in Xiaman, China. For more information about Marlow Yachts Ltd, telephone 800.362.2657 or email sales@marlowyachts.com

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Accessories and Clothing Catalog Now Available!

Looking for the perfect gift for the Marlow Yachts owner? Download our latest Accessories and Clothing Catalog by clicking the link below.

Marlow Explorer Catalog

April 17, 2007 • Marlow Marine Sales Hosts 12th Annual Spring Rendezvous • For their Annual Rendezvous, the Marlow Marine Cruising Club gathered on beautiful Useppa Island, located in Pine Island Sound, on the west coast of Florida. During three sun splashed days of April, 2007, Useppa Island opened its exclusive doors to some of the most beautiful cruising yachts in the world.

Useppa Island offers an old Florida look with the very best in amenities for those wishing to get away from it all. Tropical foliage rarely seen, including a Kapok tree spanning over 125 feet across its lush understory, covers the island. Two century old live oaks with exotic orchids lent their fragrance and ambience to a wonderful celebration of business and pleasure. Accessible by boat only, over 100 owners and guests arrived on board 34 yachts to this private exclusive island.

This event is extremely popular with Marlow Explorer owners and is a signature event for Marlow Marine Sales. Daily activities included a group dinghy excursion to Cayo Costa State Park, an afternoon excursion to Boca Grande for lunch and shopping and several seminars, including the effective use of fire extinguishers, hosted by the Useppa Fire and Safety Organization, the latest electronics presented by SunCoast Electronics and Raymarine, and a recent owner’s experience traversing the Great Loop.

The event was topped off with a TOGA Party Saturday evening, complete with belly dancing. High Seas Technology was on hand, awarding an EPIRB to the Life of the Toga Party, Guy Gravel and Christiane Gosselin.

The Marlow Marine Cruising Club has been in existence for over 12 years and is comprised of Marlow Explorer and other owners of fine quality yachts that Marlow Marine sells and services. The Cruising Club currently hosts one rendezvous per season and publishes a tri-yearly Club Newsletter that garners praise from coast to coast. Marlow companies sponsor a variety of events for their owners and guests over the boating seasons.

Exploring Galley Cuisine - Marlow’s Own Recipes Now Published

Through her commitment to fresh, seasonal, and organic foods, Barbara Marlow has created “Exploring Galley Cuisine”, a series of seafood meals, gleaned from a lifetime of cruising with her husband, David Marlow. These recipes take on the big topics: romance, the road within, and food. Her collection of recipes succeeds in capturing the universal elements of food and dining pleasure, no matter where you may find yourself.

Carefully edited and presented, the recipes are introduced with a brief synopsis and commented on by her personal experiences. Barbara Marlow’s book is a gentle manifesto as much as it is a cookbook. Her descriptions mingle the perfume of freshly picked lemons from a lush, fragrant tree, the sheen of hours-old salmon, and the quiver of a fresh picked zucchini blossom. Most of these recipes are easy to do at home, even if you don't have access to the fresh seafood ingredients that Barbara does while cruising, but that is really the point of this cookbook. She encourages cooks to be guided by their senses and to use local produce in recipes inspired by the rich flavors of land and sea. Your backyard may not be in Provençe, but it can be just as tasty if you do some foraging in your own neighborhood.

Reading this book is like sitting down at a worldwide table, tasty, engrossing, a Babel of flavors and attitudes that combine to a very satisfying meal.

Barbara Marlow is an accomplished home cook and yachtswoman, who has cruised with her husband for over 30 years. She has collected these recipes together from her submissions to the Marlow Marine Cruising Club's newsletter during the past 12 years.

Barbara Marlow’s “Exploring Galley Cuisine” is available for purchase only through Marlow Marine Sales.

Contact sales@marlowmarine.com or call 800.362.2657 for more information!

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Wins 2007 World Trophy Award

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc., was awarded the 2007 World Trophy Award in the category of Most Functional Design for the Marlow Explorer 70E, by the Lux Media Group, September 15, 2007, at a gala dinner during the Cannes Boat Show in France. David Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Yachts Ltd., graciously accepted this prestigious Award, and thanked the panel of judges for recognizing the level of effort and dedication the company has invested in design.

The Marlow Explorer 70E was featured in Yachts International Magazine to rave reviews and represents the best of what can only be called "tomorrow's yacht design".

APRIL 2006 • WORLD SUPERYACHTS AWARDS

It is with great satisfaction that we announce that Marlow- Norsemen have been awarded the coveted World Superyachts Award for our environmental policies. This Environmental Award was presented to David Marlow during a Gala Evening at the fabulous Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice on April 28, 2006. The World Superyachts Awards are presented annually and the elite judging panel is comprised of owners, project managers, captains, naval architects, shipyard owners and engineers. Marlow-Norsemen have pioneered environmentally responsible marine manufacturing on a global basis and this Award is in recognition of their success. Boat International publications will be including complete information about the Superyacht Awards in their upcoming issue as a supplement and we could not be more honored and appreciative to the Superyacht Society for bringing this important issue to the forefront of our industry's attention. NO marine company has ever received this award.